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Senate roll call 396 · 100th Congress · Dec 3, 1987

To table the helms, NC amendment to S 9, the omnibus veterans' benefits bill, which would establish AIDS testing and counseling programs for VA hospital patient

On Dec 3, 1987, the Senate voted 24–68 (S 9). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–30, Republicans 4–38. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 24 members voted against their own party.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

24

No

68

Did not vote

9

Date

Dec 3, 1987

From Voteview roll call records.